The Alluring Scent Of Masculinity: Your Boy's Cologne

Is that your boy's cologne? is a lyric from Jake Paul's debut single, It's Everyday Bro, released on May 30, 2017, as a music video on YouTube. The line was delivered by Tessa Brooks, who was featured on the song alongside Paul's crew, Team 10. The lyric has since become a popular saying, usually used as an insult to suggest that someone has engaged in a sexual act with someone else's partner (hence the smell of their cologne).

The origin of the phrase

The phrase "Is that your boy's cologne?" originated from a line in the song "It's Everyday Bro" by Jake Paul, released on May 30, 2017. The song features several artists, including Tessa Brooks, who delivers the line "Yeah, I smell good. Is that your boy's cologne?". The song received heavy criticism, particularly for its lyrics, and was negatively received by many listeners.

The phrase has since taken on a life of its own, becoming a popular saying that is often used as an insult. It implies that someone has engaged in a sexual act with another person's partner (usually male) and, as a result, now smells like their partner's cologne. This interpretation of the phrase is evident in an example of its usage provided by an Urban Dictionary entry:

> "Tiffany: You're so ugly! You'll never get a boyfriend. Brittany: Do you smell that on my shirt? Is that your boy's cologne?"

The Urban Dictionary entry also credits Tessa Brooks as the originator of the phrase, further highlighting her role in popularizing the line outside of the song's context.

Its use as an insult

The phrase "Is that your boy's cologne?" is an insult suggesting that someone has engaged in a sexual act with another person's partner, and is therefore wearing their partner's cologne. The insult is directed at a woman, insinuating that she is wearing another man's cologne because she has been sexually involved with him.

The phrase was popularised by YouTube vlogger Tessa Brooks in Jake Paul's 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro." In the song, Brooks raps:

> "Yo, it's Tessa Brooks

> The competition shook

> These guys up on me

> I got 'em with the hook

> Lemme educate ya

> And I ain't talking 'bout book

> Panera is your home

> So stop calling my phone

> I'm flyin' like a drone

> They buyin' like cologne

> Yeah I smell good

> Is that your boy's cologne?"

The line "Is that your boy's cologne?" is repeated by Jake Paul, alluding to how Brooks' character in the song has gotten so close to Paul's that she now smells like his cologne.

The phrase has since been used in similar contexts, often as an insult directed at women, implying that they are wearing another man's cologne due to infidelity or sexual involvement.

The song it's from

The phrase "Is that your boy's cologne?" originated from a line in the song "It's Everyday Bro" by Jake Paul. The song was released on May 30, 2017, as a music video on YouTube and features Tessa Brooks and Jake Paul's crew, Team 10.

In the song, Jake Paul and his crew rap about their recent success and take digs at Jake's ex-girlfriend, Alissa Violet, with whom he had a public and messy breakup. The lyrics allude to their public fallout, with references to cheating allegations and their exchange on social media.

Tessa Brooks's verse, in particular, is shady towards Alissa Violet. She raps, "Let me educate you, and I ain't talking book / Panera is your home? So stop calling my phone," clearly dissing Alissa, who Jake claims to have "discovered" while she was working at Panera. Brooks continues, "I fly like a drone / They buyin' like cologne / Yeah, I smell good. Is that your boy's cologne?" This line appears to be bragging about how close she has gotten with Jake post-breakup, so much so that she now smells like his cologne.

The line "Is that your boy's cologne?" has taken on a life of its own outside of the song, becoming a saying that is usually used as an insult to suggest that someone has engaged in a sexual act with someone else's partner.

The YouTuber who popularised it

The phrase "Is that your boy's cologne?" was popularised by YouTuber Tessa Brooks, who featured in Jake Paul's 2017 debut single "It's Everyday Bro". The song was released on YouTube as a music video and included the following lines from Brooks:

> Yo, it's Tessa Brooks

> The competition shook

> These guys up on me

> I got 'em with the hook

> Lemme educate ya

> And I ain't talking book

> Panera is your home

> So stop calling my phone

> I'm flyin' like a drone

> They buyin' like cologne

> Yeah I smell good

> Is that your boy's cologne?

The phrase is used as an insult to suggest that someone has engaged in a sexual act with someone else's partner, which is why they smell like their partner's cologne.

In the context of the song, the line "Is that your boy's cologne?" appears to be a brag about how close Brooks has gotten with Paul, suggesting that she smells like his cologne. The song was a diss track aimed at Paul's ex-girlfriend, Alissa Violet, and the line "Is that your boy's cologne?" can be interpreted as a dig at Violet, implying that Brooks has replaced her in Paul's affections.

The YouTuber's rap skills

The YouTubers rap skills

The phrase "is that your boys cologne?" was popularised by YouTuber Tessa Brooks, in Jake Paul's song "It's Everyday Bro". The line, delivered by Brooks, is:

> "Yeah, I smell good. Is that your boy's cologne?"

This line has since become a popular saying, often used as an insult to suggest that someone has engaged in a sexual act with someone else's partner.

Despite none of Team 10 being particularly good at rapping, they've dropped a diss track. The song, which was released on YouTube, features Brooks, Paul, Nick Crompton, Chance Sutton, and the Martinez Twins. It's a fast-paced, energetic track with a simple, repetitive chorus: "It's everyday, bro".

The verses are delivered by each member of Team 10, with Brooks and Paul taking centre stage. Brooks's verse is short but memorable, with clever wordplay and a confident delivery. She raps:

> "Yo, it's Tessa Brooks / The competition shook / These guys up on me / I got 'em with the hook / Lemme educate ya / And I ain't talking book / Panera is your home / So stop calling my phone / I'm flyin' like a drone / They buyin' like cologne / Yeah, I smell good / Is that your boy's cologne?"

Her delivery is smooth and self-assured, with a playful tone that adds to the light-hearted nature of the song. Brooks's verse is a highlight of the track, showcasing her ability to write clever, catchy bars and deliver them with a natural flow.

Paul's verse, which follows Brooks's, begins with a call-back to her line: "Is that your boy's cologne? / Started ballin', Quicken Loans". His verse is similarly playful, with a confident, braggadocious tone. He raps about his success, wealth, and popularity, taking aim at those who have criticised him.

While the song received negative reviews, with many criticising the lyrics, it's hard to deny the catchiness of the hook and the verses delivered by Brooks and Paul. Their rap skills, while perhaps not on par with professional rappers, are entertaining and showcase a natural talent for writing memorable bars and delivering them with a confident flow.

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